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e-STORAGE to Deliver 420 MWh Battery Energy Storage System for Drax in the United Kingdom
KITCHENER, ON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, its
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[{"type":"text","content":"KITCHENER, ON, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the \"Company\" or \"Canadian Solar\") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, its energy storage solutions business, will deliver a total of 420 MWh AC of battery energy storage systems for Drax Group (\"Drax\"), a leading UK renewable energy company, across two projects in the United Kingdom.\nThe projects include a 60 MW / 120 MWh AC installation in Marfleet, England, and a 150 MW / 300 MWh AC installation in Neilston, Scotland. Both projects are being developed by Apatura, a UK energy infrastructure company specializing in large-scale battery storage and enabling digital infrastructure. The projects have been acquired by Drax and will become part of Drax's FlexGen portfolio. Battery installations are scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2026 at the Marfleet site, with the Neilston project expected to start installations in early 2027.Under the agreements, e-STORAGE will supply a fully integrated and commissioned battery energy storage system, including its SolBank 3.0 energy storage batteries. e-STORAGE will also provide operational services for the project under a long-term service agreement (LTSA) covering monitoring, preventative maintenance, and performance analytics.The combined system supply and long-term service support are designed to ensure consistent operational availability across the lifecycle of the asset. When operational, the systems will enhance grid flexibility in the region and support the integration of additional renewable generation into the UK electricity system.Lee Dawes, Chief Operations Officer of Drax Group, said, \"We are looking forward to working with e-STORAGE and Apatura on the development of these battery storage assets. This is our first investment in short-duration storage, and these assets will complement our existing generation portfolio. As the UK network increases its reliance on intermittent renewables, these batteries will provide secure power and help keep the lights on when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining.\"Giles Hanglin, Chief Executive Officer of Apatura, stated, \"Marfleet and Neilston represent important milestones in building the flexible, resilient energy infrastructure the UK needs to meet its decarbonization ambitions. By combining our development expertise with e-STORAGE's tec...